Alberta Needs Paid Sick Leave for all Workers – AFL
Jun 15, 2020
While there has always been a need for paid sick leave, COVID-19 has put a spotlight on exactly how crucial it is. Currently in Alberta, workers are eligible for 5 […]
Alberta unions urge passage of private member’s bill that would protect pensions and keep Alberta in CPP – AFL
Jun 12, 2020
EDMONTON – The leaders of public and private sector unions affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour are throwing their support behind Bill 203, The Pension Protection Act, a private […]
Alberta unions give workers tools to blow the whistle on employers who aren’t taking COVID-19 seriously enough – AFL
Jun 11, 2020
ReturnSafe.ca campaign urges workers to know their rights and speak out against unsafe practices as the economy re-opens EDMONTON – As Jason Kenney announces plans to ramp up re-launching of […]
Public Education During a Crisis: Five Alarm Bells about the ‘Choice in Education Act’ – AFL
Jun 11, 2020
PART 6: Five Alarm Bells about the ‘Choice in Education Act’ On May 28, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange introduced Bill 15: Choice in Education Act The bill expands on a […]
Alberta’s Health Care Pandemic Pay Sucks – AFL
Jun 4, 2020
Fewer Alberta workers qualify for pandemic wage bonuses and the top-ups are smaller than other provinces EDMONTON – The UCP’s pandemic pay for frontline health care workers is lower than […]
Alberta Federation of Labour Statement in Solidarity with People Protesting Systemic Racism – AFL
Jun 2, 2020
EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour stands in solidarity with the millions of people protesting systemic racism in the United States, here in Canada, and everywhere in the world. […]